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How to wash wool in the Bosch Serie 6 WGG244A9GB

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Wool · Bosch WGG244A9GB

Programme
Wool
Temperature
20C
Spin
400 rpm
Typical time
0:40

Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app

To wash wool on a Bosch Serie 6 WGG244A9GB, select the Wool programme at 20C with a 400 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation. Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.

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The Bosch Serie 6 WGG244A9GB panel with the Wool programme selected, exactly as the Lavo app shows it.

On the machine

  1. 1Turn the programme selector to Wool.
  2. 2Set the temperature to 20C and the spin to 400 rpm.
  3. 3Press Start / Reload. Expect around 0:40.

Why these settings

Wool felts and shrinks with heat and agitation. Keep it cool and gentle, and never tumble dry hot.

The risk: Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation.

The rule worth remembering: Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.

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What temperature should I wash wool at on a Bosch Serie 6 WGG244A9GB?

Wash wool at 20C using the Wool programme on the Bosch Serie 6 WGG244A9GB. Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation.

What spin speed is safe for wool?

Use 400 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.

Do I need the care label to wash wool?

No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Bosch Serie 6 WGG244A9GB, even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.

What happens if I wash wool too hot?

Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation. That is why the safe setting here is 20C on the Wool programme.